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S216 AVV

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,393 mi
Last recorded55,393 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 AVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,735 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 53,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,905 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 48,176 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 48,176 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 46,130 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 46,130 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 45,006 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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S216 AVV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S216 AVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S216 AVV registered?

S216 AVV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S216 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S216 AVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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